Performed some of her own stunts in Supergirl (1984).

Wrote a musical called "Ugly Duckling." Though a take on the original story, it is written for adults and centers around human characters, and she is trying to get it published.

Released 2nd album titled "Crossword." Another self-penned collection of music recorded live in a studio. This time, music is more jazz inspired, rather than folk like her debut. Slater had written songs for her "Crossword" album before her first album was released. After recording "Crossword," Slater was prepared to compose another collection for album #3. [January 2005]

Gave birth to a 7lb 10oz baby girl, Hannah Nika, on August 28, 1995.

Gained over twenty pounds for the role in Supergirl (1984).

Her real hair color is Brown. After dying it once for Supergirl (1984), she kept it blonde for her future roles until she became a spokeswoman for Preferance by L'oreal. She can be seen with her natural hair in her first feature, Amy & Angel (1982).

Actor Barry Friedman was one of her acting coaches at the New York High School for Performing Arts.

To add to her pianist accomplishments, she is also a classically trained singer. She released her first album, titled "One of these Days", in 2003.

Measurements: 32A-21 1/2-34 (filming Supergirl (1984)), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Attended the premiere of Supergirl (1984) with Superman (1978) star Christopher Reeve. Reeve was originally ordered for a cameo in the film, playing cousin to Slater as Superman but bowed out later.

Was the first girl of all to audition for Supergirl (1984). The producers thought she was the strongest of all the actresses auditioning, and after months of callbacks and screen tests, she was cast.

Co-founded the New York based Theater group, The Naked Angels with Gina Gershon.

Ranked # 70 on VH1's "!00 Greatest Teen Stars".

Helen was recently reunited with her Happy Together (1989/I) co-star Patrick Dempsey in an episode from his sitcom "Grey's Anatomy" (2005).

Helen was recently reunited with her "Happy Together"(1989) co-star Patrick Dempsey in an episode from his sitcom "Grey`s Anatomy"

Ranked # 70 on VH1`s 100 Greatest Teen Stars",

Released second album titled "Crossword." Another self-penned collection of music recorded live in a studio. This time, music is more jazz inspired rather than folk like her debut. Slater had written songs for her "Crossword" album before her first album was released. After recording "Crossword," Slater was prepared to compose another collection for album #3.(2005)

Best friend is Helen Hunt.

Was a member of the Actor`s Movement Studio.

Wrote a musical called "Ugly Duckling" Though a take on the orignal story, it is written for adults and centres around human characters, and she is trying to get it published.

Spoke to Christopher Reeve about portraying a superhero. They spent all day on the streets of New York with Reeve giving advice on being a Super Heroine.

Gained over twenty pounds for the role of Supergirl(1984)

Actor Barry Friedman was one of her acting coaches at the New York High School for Preforming Arts.

Was the first girl of all to audition for Supergirl(1984), The producers thought she was the strongest of all the actresses auditioning, and after months of callbacks and screen tests, She was cast.

To add to her pianist accomplishments, She is also a classically trained singer. She released her first album titled "One of these Days", in 2003

Co-Founded the New York based theater group, The Naked Angels with Gina Gerson.

Attended the premiere of Supergirl(1984) with Superman(1978) star Christopher Reeve. Reeve was originally ordered for a cameo in the film, playing cousin to Slater but bowed out later.

Attended and graduated from the famous New York High School of Performing Arts.

Enjoys singing and playing the piano.

Her real hair colour is brown, After dying it oncr for Supergirl, She kept it blonde for her future roles until she became a spokeswoman for prefarance by L`oreal. She can be seen with her natural hair in her first feature, Amy & Angel (1982)

Preformed her own stunts in Supergirl.